Wisconsin and Notre Dame play season opener at Lambeau Field
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Wisconsin and Notre Dame meet for a nonconference football game on September 6 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The contest, originally scheduled for 2020 before being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is part of a two-game contract signed by both universities in 2017. As the designated home team for this neutral-site event, Notre Dame will utilize its rightsholder, NBC, for the broadcast. Both programs will wear alternate uniforms rather than standard away white jerseys, and neither team will access the Packers' home locker room. This matchup serves as a Notre Dame Shamrock Series game and features various fan events. The last time Wisconsin played at Lambeau Field was a 2016 victory over LSU, while this event marks the first time an out-of-state college team could potentially secure a win at the venue.
- •Wisconsin and Notre Dame play at Lambeau Field on September 6.
- •The game was originally slated for 2020 but was rescheduled due to pandemic-related scheduling changes.
- •Notre Dame serves as the home team for the broadcast and Shamrock Series event.
- •Wisconsin previously defeated LSU at this venue in 2016.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Why Wisconsin, Notre Dame are playing at Lambeau Field for Week 1
"Wisconsin's Week 1 game against Notre Dame was rescheduled from 2020, when Big Ten teams did not play any nonconference games during the pandemic.
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